IT’S THE BIRTHDAY OF THE 16th PRESIDENT

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                Abraham Lincoln
  (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865)

The earliest known observance of Lincoln’s birthday occurred in Buffalo, New York,
in 1874. Julius Francis, a Buffalo druggist, made it his life’s mission to honor the
slain president. He repeatedly petitioned Congress to establish Lincoln’s birthday
as a legal holiday.

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One Response to “IT’S THE BIRTHDAY OF THE 16th PRESIDENT”

  1. Erin says:

    I am proud to share my birthday with this man!

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